There is nothing in the rules to prevent his from joining in on the Mound visits.

I'm waiting for the first time the Pitcher starts his delivery while Mauer is strolling towards the Mound.....

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‎This just in from the newswires: The Anti-Trust Division of the US Department of Justice has announced that whenever Sale take The Bump, it is unfair competition in violation of various federal and state laws. However, he is not being prosecuted because it is so ****in awesome to watch him do his craft.

The Twins are now paying $23 Million a year for a slightly better Mark Grace. I know they HAD to keep him at all costs, but yeesh.

$23 million per year tied up in a small market/light spending team's payroll too. Mauer got paid based on his ability to produce at a high level at a premium position. The fact that he was a hometown guy and a fan favorite was just gravy. At 1B, he doesn't have nearly enough power to justify that high cost. He will also be tying up 1B on the Twins for many years which will preclude them from adding a power bat at that position.

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